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Why does abdominal distension appear after eating? Could this be a symptom of developing food intolerance? Could stomach bloating be a symptom of any serious medical condition? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
What do abdominal distension after eating indicate?
Hello, I am 27 years old and have a stomach problem, and I think I have a problem with the intestines and digestive system. Namely – for about two months I have had big ones flatulence after eating. All I have to do is eat a meal and my stomach becomes bloated, bigger and I feel gastric problems. What does a bloated stomach show after eating? Could it mean that I have some food intolerance and hence the flatulence? Bloated belly after eating it doesn’t always come to me. If I have a small snack, such as plain yogurt or a handful of nuts, it’s fine.
A bloated stomach after eating occurs more often after lunch or dinner. Let me just add that I try to eat healthy and include a lot of fiber, legumes and whole grains in my diet. I eat a lot of groats, beans, chickpeas and lentils, but also a lot of vegetables (Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli and zucchini). Therefore, I am all the more surprised that I have a bloated stomach after eating. I didn’t have these problems when my diet was much worse, so I’m even more concerned that a bloated stomach after a meal is a symptom of some more serious disease.
The doctor indicates possible causes of abdominal distension
Flatulence is a common complaint reported by patients. It should be remembered that the production of intestinal gas is normal. When we speak or eat, air is swallowed by us and thus enters the intestines. Intestinal gas they are also formed in the process of digesting food and in the course of bacterial fermentation processes taking place in the large intestine. Quantity and quality, i.e. composition of intestinal gases depends on many factors, including on the amount of air swallowed during a meal, the pace of eating (we swallow more air when we eat meals on the run), the degree of digestion of food, the amount and quality of bacteria present in the intestine, reaching for soda and, finally, the type of food consumed.
Diet can significantly contribute to the aggravation of ailments such as flatulence. Highly gas-generating products are legumes (peas, beans, chickpeas, lentils), cereal products, some vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, fruit (apples, pears, plums, peaches), but also blue cheese . Some products cause the fermentation processes to take place in the intestine with increased intensity. Occasionally there is an excessive gas emission related to the consumption of dairy products. In such a case it may be related to milk sugar-lactose intolerance.
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The procedure in the case of excessive amounts of intestinal gases is, first of all, limiting the consumption of highly gas generating products. You should not eat meals in a hurry, chew each piece of food carefully. Give up chewing gum, put aside carbonated drinks.
It is worth using herbal teas that will help in getting rid of unpleasant ailments. Try, for example, On flatulence – herbal-fruit tea by Herbapol in Krakow.
If the symptoms are persistent, despite following the above recommendations, it is worth visiting a general practitioner who, after collecting an interview and examining the patient, will decide on possible further diagnosis.
There are many causes of flatulence. These are i.a. intolerance to certain sugars, impaired gluten absorption, or excessive growth of the bacterial flora. A common reason is functional bowel disease, which is closely related to the emotional and mental state of the patient. Such a diagnosis is made after the exclusion of an organic disease.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
In the case of digestive ailments after a meal, consider adding spices that are beneficial to digestion. For example, Father Mateusz’s 18 herbs mix with turmeric, thyme, marjoram and caraway seeds.
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